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In article 2006070700125616807-dog@nomailcom, says...
Unfortunately you tend to get a lot of Morons who can't spell.
Sailmail is via SSB not VHF. VHF doesn't have any appreciable range,
once you're at sea.

You can get full Internet access via a satellite phone system, but if
you're on a small sailboat, you will be using an awful lot of power to
get it. Full internet access at sea requires you to use a stabilized
satellite antenna. Not only is the equipment power hungry, but it is
also quite expensive, as is the air time. Unlike a terrrestrial
broadband connection, most of the satellite-based ones charge by the
bandwidth used, not a flat monthly fee.

What sorta of speed is available?

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Duncan
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